Ty Glyn Davis Trust - Towns around Ty Glyn Davis Trust

PLACES TO GO IN CEREDIGION

Ceredigion, on the west coast of Wales, is one of Wales's most popular holiday areas. Named after Prince Ceredig, Ceredigion is sheltered from the east by the Cambrian Mountains and stretches to the shores of Cardigan Bay (Bae Ceredigion).

Just to put things in perspective: Ceredigion's largest town is Aberystwyth, population 15,000. For us that's a big number, swollen by Aberystwyth University students who bring a cosmopolitan buzz to the Victorian holiday resort.

A town with more than 5,000,000 books stored at the National Library of Wales, the largest camera obscura in the world and a thriving arts scene focussed at the Aberystwyth Arts Centre - not to mention a working harbour, a marina and two beaches.

Most other places are much smaller and even if we say so ourselves, we have some little gems - Georgian Aberaeron, historic Cardigan, salty New Quay, traditional Tregaron and Lampeter (Llanbedr Pont Steffan) - another historic university town - to name but a few.

It is free entry to the Museum that has excellent visitor facilities and a café and shop as well as holding the National Textile Collection.

The Museum not only tells the fascinating story of the wool industry in Wales but also supports the production of fabrics in traditional Welsh patterns by a working mill, which can be seen in operation within the museum.

Dre-fach Felindre, Llandysul, Sir Gaerfyrddin, SA44 5UP

TEL: 01559 370929

VALE OF RHEIDOL RAILWAY

From the coast at Aberystwyth, watch the scenery passing by your window. See the countryside change as you travel through wide open fields, ancient woodland and rugged mountain scenery as the line twists and turns, clinging to the hillside to reach Devil's Bridge - home of the famous Mynach Falls and Devil's Punchbowl.

Opened in 1902, the railway is a masterpiece of engineering and has been delighting passengers young and old for generations. Although the line no longer carries lead ore from the mines it has been carrying holidaymakers to the beauty spot of Devil's Bridge for over a hundred years!

The 12 mile journey takes 1 hour in each direction. See timetables for departure times.

Rail Route: Aberystwyth - Devil's Bridge

Park Avenue, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 1PG

TEL: 01970 625819

BWLCH NANT YR ARIAN VISITOR CENTRE

Bwlch Nant y Arian is an outstanding forest recreation centre in the heart of Mid Wales, and is owned and managed by Natural Resources Wales on behalf of the National Welsh Assembly.

An award winning attraction, the Visitor Centre has been completely re-developed as an ecologically-friendly building with excellent restaurant facilities, a gift shop and superb views.

Bwlch Nant Yr Arian,

Ponterwyd, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3AD

TEL: 01970 890453

TEIFI MARSHES AT WELSH WILDLIFE CENTRE

Teifi Marsh is without doubt one of the best wetland reserves in Wales. Enjoy a close encounter with the resident wildlife including the Water Buffalo.

Two level paths suitable for wheelchairs and bikes.

Open all the time and free entry, but it does have a car park fee of £3, which is free to members of Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales

Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales,

Cilgerran, Cardigan, Pembrokeshire, SA43 2TB

TEL: 01239 621600

LLANERCHAERON - NATIONAL TRUST

Llanerchaeron is a small 18th century Welsh gentry estate, set in the beautiful Dyffryn Aeron. The estate survived virtually unaltered into the 20th century and was bequeathed to the National Trust by J. P. Ponsonby Lewes in 1989, whose family had owned it for 10 generations.

Llanerchaeron is a small 18th century Welsh gentry estate, set in the beautiful Dyffryn Aeron.

The estate survived virtually unaltered into the 20th century and was bequeathed to the National Trust by J. P. Ponsonby Lewes in 1989, whose family had owned it for 10 generations.

Nr Aberaeron, Ceredigion, SA48 8DG
TEL: 01545 570200

STRATA FLORIDA ABBEY

The site of the 12th century Cistercian Abbey, Strata Florida is situated in the hills above the Ceredigion town of Tregaron and has been shaped by both human and natural influences.

An award winning attraction, the Visitor Centre has been completely re-developed as an ecologically-friendly building with excellent restaurant facilities, a gift shop and superb views.

1st April - 31st October Open Daily 10am - 5pm

(Last admission 4.30pm).

1 November 2013 - 31 March 2014

(Free entry between 10am and 4pm).

Closed 24, 25, 26 December and 1 January

Adult £3.50

Child/Concession £2.65

Family £10.50

Disabled and companion - Free entry.

Ystrad Meurig, Ceredigion, SY25 6ES
TEL: 01974 831261

KING ARTHURS LABYRINTH

Found deep beneath the mountains of Southern Snowdonia, this mysterious attraction is one of the best days out in mid Wales and north Wales.

Join a mysterious hooded boatman and sail by underground boat through a magical waterfall - your gateway to the Dark Ages and a time of myth, magic, dragons, giants and King Arthur.

Described as an underground storytelling adventure, it's a cool attraction when hot, a dry attraction when wet, and with lots more things to do, King Arthur's Labyrinth is a real adventure for all ages.

Corris Craft Centre, Corris, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 9RF

TEL: 01654 761584

CAT is an education and visitor centre demonstrating practical solutions for sustainability. We cover all aspects of green living: environmental building, eco-sanitation, woodland management, renewable energy, energy efficiency and organic growing.

With over 7 acres of hands-on displays and gardens and with over 40 years of experience in sustainability practice, the Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) inspires thousands of visitors every year.

Based in beautiful Mid Wales, the Centre overlooks the Snowdonia National Park, renowned for its stunning scenery and outdoor activities. Join us with your family, friends or come alone and explore what you can do!

Llwyngwern Quarry, Pantperthog, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 9AZ

TEL: 01654 705950